Measles is a highly contagious infectious disease, it is mainly caused by the measles virus. The incidence of measles can be as high as 95% or more in measles-susceptible individuals who are in close contact with measles patients. This emphasizes the importance of the measles vaccine. However, there are some precautions that should not be ignored when receiving the measles vaccine. These precautions may seem small, but they may determine whether or not the measles vaccine you receive will work effectively on your body.
1, the measles vaccine reaction is more special, is after playing 5-12 days may have a fever reaction, generally in 8 days or so;
2, measles vaccine fever reaction is more, is a common phenomenon;
3, measles vaccine caused by the fever is not generally high, 38 degrees or so, not more than 38, 5 degrees do not need to go to the hospital, drink more water can;
4, after the fever subsides, there may also be a red rash;
5, at least one week before the measles vaccine to eat whole eggs/steamed eggs, the purpose is to see if there is an allergic reaction to the egg white protein.
Beef and lamb should not be eaten, seafood should not be eaten, avoid crying, drink plenty of water, pay attention to rest, 24H can not take a bath.
Measles vaccine side effects
Measles vaccine after vaccination on some people will have some side effects, the baby is no exception, but only a fairly small number of babies will have side effects of measles vaccination.
The reaction of babies after measles vaccination is very mild, only 5% to 10% of babies will have adverse reactions to measles vaccine, such as a slight fever 6 to 10 days after vaccination, but the temperature will not exceed 38.5 ℃, and can be subsided after one or two days. At the same time, the baby's spirit and appetite should not be affected. There are also babies in the measles vaccination, not only fever, but also in the chest, abdomen and back rash, but the number is not large, and within a day or two will disappear, the rash disappears, not like measles will leave brown spots on the skin. Therefore, there is no need to do any treatment.
Who is not suitable for measles vaccinationMeasles vaccination is not suitable for everyone, some people can adapt to this vaccine, there will also be some people can not adapt to this vaccine. The following categories of people are not suitable for measles vaccination:
1. Women during pregnancy.
2. People with a history of allergy or class allergic reaction to penicillin and eggs.
3, respiratory diseases accompanied by fever, active tuberculosis, hematological diseases, malignant diseases and malignant tumors.
4. Patients with primary and secondary immunodeficiency or those receiving immunosuppressive therapy.
5, personal or family history of convulsions and traumatic brain injury.
Measles vaccine is a nationally scheduled vaccine, and if there are no contraindications, the child must be vaccinated.
For adults, the disease is usually more severe when it occurs in adults, and it is important to seek medical attention as soon as measles is suspected.
Measles patients as the source of infection, mainly through droplets or direct contact with the patient's nose and throat secretions. Early in the disease, cough, runny nose, fever, red eyes and white spots in the mouth (Koch's white spots); 3 to 7 days later, maculopapular rash will appear on the skin, usually from the face to spread to the whole body, maintaining 4 to 7 days, or up to 3 weeks, leaving brown marks or flaking; the respiratory system, digestive system and the brain of those who are seriously ill will be affected, leading to serious consequences, or even death. Therefore, considering the impact of infectiousness, there is still a greater need for measles vaccination.